Apple Watch may spot heart problem but more research needed

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By Associated Press&nbsp|&nbsp

Posted: Sat 10:13 AM, Mar 16, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) - By LAURAN NEERGAARDAP Medical Writer

A new study suggests the Apple Watch sometimes can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat. But experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps.

More than 419,000 Apple Watch users signed up for the study. An app would alert them if the watch spotted a heart rate problem that might signal atrial fibrillation, a condition that if untreated eventually can trigger strokes.

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